In the reverse biasing of a p-n junction diode

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In the reverse biasing of a p-n junction diode

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Options:

A the width of the depletion layer decreases.
B the width of the depletion layer increases.
C the number of minority charge carriers increase.
D the number of majority charge carriers increase.

Solution:

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The correct answer is: the width of the depletion layer increases.

Std.11 | Ch-14 | Subtopic-14.6

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